English–German

“local leader” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔʁtsʃɛf/

Example

Ich kenne den Ortschef gut.

I know the local leader well.

Illustration for Ortschef (local leader)

How to say “local leader” in German

“Local leader” in German is Ortschef.

The person who stands for a community or local team when decisions and responsibilities need a clear point of contact.

Full entry for Ortschef: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ortschef

Der neue Ortschef hat viele Ideen.

The new local leader has many ideas.

Tips for using Ortschef

  • Ortschef is a flexible descriptive label rather than a necessarily official title, so a specific title such as Bürgermeister may be more precise.

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